Rudy Gobert marvels at Wembanyama: 'I'm like a proud dad when I watch him play' / News - Basketnews.com

Rudy Gobert expresses paternal pride and admiration for the dedication of fellow Frenchman Victor Wembanyama: "I've probably never seen a 19-year-old dedicated."

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Ahead of tonight's clash between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the San Antonio Spurs, T-Wolves center Rudy Gobert shared his thoughts on fellow Frenchman star Victor Wembanyama.

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Expressing a sense of paternal pride, Gobert stated to the media:

"I'm kind of like a proud dad when I watch him play. Really happy for him. He's put in the work, so you know he'd dedicated like I've probably never seen a 19-year-old dedicated," Gobert told The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski. "So he's been doing some incredible things, and it's going to be fun to face each other, and yeah, just go out there, try to get a win."

Gobert averages 12.7 points, 13.6 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game this season, while Wemby's rookie averages go at 18.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per match.

The Timberwolves-Spurs game is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. (EST) in San Antonio.

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